The Surface Pro 6 brings ample power with a bold, black finish

Apple is rumoured to be giving the iPad Pro a significant overhaul later this autumn, but as far as we can tell, Microsoft’s new Surface Pro brings no dramatic changes. The Surface Pro 6 looks much like the 2017 model, but it’s more capable than ever: the new 8th-gen Intel Core i5 and i7 processors are more than 67% faster than before, packing in extra power while keeping the slim, flexible design that we’ve come to know and love. And maybe best of all, the Surface Pro 6 arrives in a stylish matte black edition (much like the new Surface Laptop 2), adding a bit of extra cool factor despite the otherwise familiar design. It also comes with a price hike, unfortunately, starting at £879 when it releases on 16 October.

Andrew Hayward Freelance Writer

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Andrew writes features, news stories, reviews, and other pieces, often when the UK home team is off-duty or asleep. I'm based in Chicago with my lovely wife, amazing son, and silly cats, and my writing about games, gadgets, esports, apps, and plenty more has appeared in more than 75 publications since 2006.

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